We’re back for one more round up of coin collecting news and articles to finish out the week! First, the release of the collectible uncirculated version of the 2011 American Silver Eagle. Also, continuity and change in U.S. coin design, coinflation.com acquired, new member for the CCAC, mutilated coin redemption program, world and ancient coin auction, possible implications for error coins, platinum and gold, Donald Trump and gold, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The United States Mint has begun sales of the 2011-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle. Later in the year, the coin is also planned to be included in a special 25th anniversary set.
Louis Golino discusses U.S. coin designs, which have moved from completely static to constantly changing for some denominations. What is the right balance?
Coinflation.com has been acquired by Collectors Universe for consideration of $750,000. The site, which I visit at least daily, provides information on the intrinsic value of coins.
Here’s is a separate article with quotes from the founder of the site Alec Nevalainen and Collectors Universe President David Hall.
Michael F. Moran has been appointed as the newest member of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee based on Congressional recommendation. He is an award winning numismatic author, lecturer and researcher.
CoinWorld reports on a change in procedures for the US Mint’s Mutilated Coin Redemption Program after their was a significant increase in the quantity of coins submitted for redemption.
Heritage’s world and ancient coin auction held for the Long Beach Expo realized more than $20.5 million, a new record for the category.
A look at the coin pouch of Australian Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies and discussion of the switch from the British sterling system to the decimal system.
David L. Ganz covers the recent arrest related to theft of more than $2 million of error coins from the Philadelphia Mint. Apparently, the government believes these coins are illegal to own initially and on the secondary market.
A collector of coins, medals, and tokens tells how he got started and shares some of the interesting and peculiar items in his collection.
Reversing their typical relationship for the past twenty years, the price of gold has recently been trading above the price of platinum.
Donald Trump recently accepted gold bullion instead of cash as a security deposit. Is this a contrary indicator for the gold market?
And now for some notable auctions. First, a big collection of modern commemorative coins, which includes 10 $5 gold coins, 16 $1 silver coins, and 4 clad half dollars.
Next, 25 Morgan and Peace Dollars in a “Silver Anniversary” holder, which appears to have been given as a gift long ago.
Last, the 2008-W Uncirculated Gold Buffalo 4 Coin Set. After this one year of issue the collectible uncirculated versions of the Gold Buffalo were discontinued.
That’s it for the update. Have a great weekend!
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